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The National
5 days ago
- Business
- The National
All jobs lost as 200-year-old Scottish foundry enters liquidation
Ballantine Castings, based in Bo'ness, submitted a petition to Falkirk Sherriff Court in late July so a liquidator could be appointed. The court went on to appoint Glasgow-based accountancy firm Johnston Carmichael to manage the liquidation. The 200-year-old firm blamed an increase in energy costs for the closure. Owned and run by the Ballantine family since the early 1820s, the iron foundry, considered to be one of Scotland's last remining, was formally established in 1856. READ MORE: Scotch whisky distillery releases 12,300 bottles of single-malt from rare wine casks Alongside the famous replica cannons at Edinburgh Castle, the firm has also played a major role in the restoration of London's Big Ben clock in 2021. The team used traditional methods of cast ironwork and create integral elements of the Elizabeth Tower, and remade more than 400 cast iron tiles for the roof.
Scotsman
11-07-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
Johnston Carmichael charts a new course with leadership podcast: Who's Steering This Thing?
Leading UK accountancy and business advisory firm Johnston Carmichael is launching a new podcast series that puts leadership in the spotlight, offering honest, thoughtful conversations with a variety of leaders. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Titled 'Who's Steering This Thing?' the series is hosted by Martin Osler, Partner and Chief People Officer, and Jude Lean, Senior Manager, Talent & Learning. Each month, the pair will be joined by a different guest to discuss their personal leadership journeys, the setbacks they've faced, the lessons they've learned, and the mindsets and habits that have helped them succeed. The podcast aims to break down traditional views of leadership and make space for new voices, showing that leadership is not about job titles but about approach and impact. Martin Osler, Partner and Chief People Officer at Johnston Carmichael, said:'Our ambition with this podcast is to create an open and reflective space where people can share what leadership really looks like in their world. Everyone, regardless of role or sector, will find something they can relate to. It's about the decisions, doubts and defining moments that shape how we lead others and ourselves.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad With a host of different leaders lined up, Johnston Carmichael's CEO Lynne Walker leads the line of guests, taking part in the very first episode. Johnston Carmichael will also welcome Anurag Rai, best-selling author and founder of Superhuman In You and AMHWAL Academy, and Mary Galbraith, Programme Director at the University of Strathclyde Business School and inaugural Chair of the new Scottish Women's Premier League, in upcoming episodes. Lynne Walker with podcast hosts Martin Osler and Jude Lean In the first episode, Lynne offers a candid take on the realities of leadership, reflecting on the pressures that come with senior roles and the importance of staying grounded. She shares her approach to empowering others, highlighting how trusting her team and having the right people around her allows her to focus on generating ideas and setting direction. Her insights underline the value of coaching, collaboration, and playing to individual strengths. Speaking on the podcast, she says: 'Leadership is a funny thing, it's something many people aspire to, but it often comes with the assumption that you always know what you're doing. The reality is you're expected to be decisive and resilient, to guide and reassure others, even when things feel uncertain. 'Often, you're spinning plates and smiling through it, while carrying a level of anxiety beneath the surface. It's not always easy, and at times it can be really tough. That's the honest truth about leadership, and it's conversations like these that help remind us we're not alone in that.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Reflecting Johnston Carmichael's deep commitment to developing leadership at every level, the firm has created a bespoke, Masters-level leadership development programme in partnership with the University of Strathclyde Business School. Designed to equip future leaders with the tools, insights and confidence to thrive, the programme began as an internal initiative and has since grown to support leadership development across the wider Moore UK network and for clients.
Yahoo
27-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Johnston Carmichael appoints tax director in Newcastle
Johnston Carmichael, a UK-based accountancy firm, has named Adrienne Paterson as Tax Director in its Newcastle office. Paterson brings expertise in transaction tax, having started her career at KPMG in the early 1990s in corporate tax prior to joining EY. In 2004, she joined a 'leading regional firm', where she managed transaction-based work for the past 15 years, advising on business sales, acquisitions, reorganisations, mergers, and demergers. In her new role at Johnston Carmichael, Paterson will collaborate with the firm's Transaction Tax team to enhance its profile and presence in Newcastle. Her focus will be on building relationships with business owners, entrepreneurs, and professional advisers across the North East looking for specialist support. Paterson said: 'Johnston Carmichael has an excellent reputation, both in terms of its technical capability and its culture. What attracted me was the firm's collaborative ethos, its investment in people, and the depth of tax expertise already here. 'My focus will be to strengthen our profile in the North East, particularly around Transaction Tax. 'If a business is looking to sell, restructure or expand, I want Johnston Carmichael to be the first name they think of when it comes to expert tax advice.' The appointment underscores Johnston Carmichael's ongoing investment in specialist tax services. Johnston Carmichael Tax Partner Suzanne Brownie said: 'Adrienne is a highly capable and likeable expert in Transaction Tax. She prides herself in supporting clients with clear and pragmatic advice - allowing clients to make confident and well-informed decisions. 'With a wealth of commercial experience and long-standing relationships across the North East, she is a fantastic addition to strengthen our senior tax team.' In May 2024, Johnston Carmichael expanded its Newcastle tax team with three senior tax experts. "Johnston Carmichael appoints tax director in Newcastle" was originally created and published by International Accounting Bulletin, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Scotsman
05-06-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
Johnston Carmichael confirms five senior promotions
Leading independent UK accountancy and business advisory firm Johnston Carmichael has strengthened its leadership team with five senior promotions across the business. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Four people join the firm's partnership group, and one is promoted to director level. The senior promotions are among 93 announced across the firm this month as Johnston Carmichael continues to grow its services across the UK. The firm, which was founded almost 90 years ago, now has almost 1,000 people based across Scotland, the North of England and London, and delivers services worldwide as a member of accountancy network Moore Global. The new partners are: Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Johnston Carmichael has promoted four new partners and a new director as part of growth ambitions. Allison Dalton (Audit), based in Inverness Martin Bannerman (Audit), also based in Inverness Craig Burnie (Tax), based in Glasgow Stephen Oates (Tax), based across Central Scotland Two of the partner promotions are based in the firm's Inverness office, which was comprehensively refurbished three years ago to facilitate the team's next phase of growth. Allison Dalton arrived at the firm almost 20 years ago, originally joining the Glasgow team before relocating to Inverness. She achieved Responsible Individual (capable of signing off audits) status in 2019 and was made Director in 2020. She is also the firm's Head of Construction and Property. Martin Bannerman originally joined Johnston Carmichael almost 18 years ago as a graduate, achieving his ICAS qualification in 2010 and becoming a Director in 2020. He has been instrumental to business development across the region. The other two newly promoted partners are part of the firm's extensive tax practice. Craig Burnie joined Johnston Carmichael in 2015, a year after qualifying, and worked in various teams before specialising in transaction taxes. Based in Glasgow, he is experienced in delivery of both corporation tax compliance and tax advisory work for owner managed businesses and large groups. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Stephen Oates, who works across Central Scotland and beyond, joined Johnston Carmichael in August 2022 and has more than 17 years' experience in tax. He has significant expertise in working with owner-managed businesses, including those in the early-stage of their growth journey. Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA) qualified and a member of the Chartered Institute of Taxation, Stephen is also Head of Entrepreneurial Taxes and leads Johnston Carmichael's wider Employer Services offering. Based in Yorkshire and supporting clients across the UK, Simon Cavell becomes Consulting Director. Simon joined Johnston Carmichael in 2022 with nearly 30 years of experience in financial services. He has held senior leadership roles including customer service delivery and experience, operations, change, products, strategy, risk, and HR. Allison, Martin, Craig, Stephen and Simon have each completed Johnston Carmichael's industry-leading in-house Leadership Programme, which is accredited to Masters-level. In recognition of the firm's focus on learning and development, Johnston Carmichael was recently accredited as a Great Place to Work. It has since built on its certification with a listing in Great Place to Work's 2025 UK Best Workplaces for Development. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Lynne Walker, CEO, Johnston Carmichael, said: 'It is an absolute pleasure to welcome Allison, Martin, Craig, Stephen and Simon to our senior leadership team. 'In their own distinct ways, they have been key to helping our clients, colleagues and communities to achieve greater success, whether through improved internal processes, building stakeholder relationships, driving forward business development or mentoring people in their respective teams. 'Each has put a positive stamp on our culture, and I look forward to seeing what they do next as we progress our commitment to creating enduring impact.' Mark Houston, Senior Partner and Chair of Johnston Carmichael, said: 'With almost 90 years behind us, and ambitious plans for growth, it is vital that we develop our next generation of leaders. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'Allison, Martin, Craig, Stephen and Simon, who have made a fantastic contribution to the firm over the years, are very much part of that future and the legacy we continue to build.
Epoch Times
27-05-2025
- Business
- Epoch Times
UK Losing ‘Mission Critical' Net Zero Supply Chain as Projects, Talent Move Overseas: Report
The UK is losing 'mission critical' supply chain capacity needed to deliver net zero, the Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce (AGCC) has warned, highlighting an 'alarming exodus' of workers and projects relocating abroad. In its 41st Energy Transition survey, The survey found that two-thirds of these firms expect to increase their overseas staffing in the next five years. Many also expect that most of their work will be based abroad by 2030, with this shift possibility beginning as early as 2027–28. According to the survey, almost half (46 percent) say that staff are already leaving to find work in international regions, triggered by a lack of viable energy projects in the UK, as well as weak domestic confidence. Only 5 percent said that they were losing workers to the renewables industry, which authors said reflected a lack of projects. The report, published in association with renewables energy group D2Zero and business advisers Johnston Carmichael, said: 'Despite the UK's stated ambition to lead the energy transition, the report shows that activity across renewables, electrification and decarbonisation technologies remains flat. 'Companies warn that the current trajectory could permanently undermine the UK's ability to deliver net zero using domestic supply chains.' Related Stories 5/23/2025 3/25/2025 The survey's findings come as others, including SNP MP Kirsty Blackman, have No Net Zero Without Industrial Base Russell Borthwick, chief executive of the AGCC, called the survey a 'wake-up call for policymakers.' He said: 'You cannot deliver net zero by exporting your industrial base. If we continue to erode competitiveness through incoherent energy policy and excessive taxation, we risk offshoring the entire supply chain that is essential to the UK's future energy system.' Mark Stewart, head of energy, infrastructure, and sustainability at Johnston Carmichael, said the report reflects what many of their clients are saying. Firms have told Johnston Carmichael that inconsistent and uncertain energy policies now pose a greater threat to investment than global market trends or commodity prices. He added his company has also noted a growing trend of capital and skilled workers moving overseas, particularly in areas like offshore wind, carbon capture, and other decarbonisation technologies. 'The energy transition isn't failing because of a lack of ambition—it's failing because of a lack of execution. Businesses are ready to invest, innovate, and diversify, but they need stable, predictable conditions to do so. Right now, the economics simply don't stack up for many green projects,' Stewart said. Next Generation of Energy Jobs The warnings from business leaders come after Blackman told fellow MPs in April that the rate of job creation in the renewables market is failing to keep pace with the decline of the oil and gas industry. As a result, experienced North Sea workers may seek opportunities abroad. The SNP MP cautioned that this could lead to a critical skills shortage, which could impact the government's plans to expand the UK's renewable energy sector. The BP ETAP (Eastern Trough Area Project) oil platform in the North Sea, 100 miles east of Aberdeen, Scotland, on Feb. 24, 2014. Andy Buchanan/AFP/Getty Images In response to the AGCC's report, a British government spokesperson told The Epoch Times: 'The government recognises that oil and gas production in the North Sea will be with us for decades to come and is committed to managing the energy transition in a way that supports jobs in both existing and future industries. 'We have taken rapid steps to deliver the next generation of good jobs for North Sea workers in a fair and orderly transition as part of our Plan for Change—including the biggest investment in offshore wind and two first-of-a-kind carbon capture and storage clusters.' The spokesperson added that this comes alongside the formation of Great British Energy, which has previously announced a £300 million investment in British supply chains. 'Just Transition' for Workers Last week, a report by the Just Transition Commission The Scottish Government told The Epoch Times that workers 'are at the heart of Scotland's just transition to net zero,' and it was working with the energy sector to plan for a multi-skilled workforce which can adapt to different roles as the sector evolves. 'We will continue to work together with organisations and workers across the region to ensure people and the communities they live in continue to thrive,' the Scottish Government said.
